Anthony Hopkins 'didn't expect' Oscar as he pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman

SIR Anthony Hopkins admitted he hadn't expected to win the best actor gong at last night's Oscars.

The 83-year-old made history by becoming the oldest man ever to win the honour for his turn in The Father.

He beat the late Chadwick Boseman to the prize, with the Ma Rainey's Black Bottom actor having been heavily tipped to win.

Taking to Instagram this morning from the sun-drenched Welsh countryside, Anthony paid tribute to the star, who died last August after a secret cancer battle.

In a rare move, the Academy handed out the Best Actor award last instead of Best Picture as it was widely expected Chadwick Boseman would receive a posthumous Oscar - but instead Hopkins scooped a surprise win.

Daniel Kaluuya, born in Camden, London to Ugandan parents, was recognized for his portrayal of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton in Judas And The Black Messiah.

The 32-year-old won best supporting actor early in the ceremony.

The Londoner also created one of the most viral moments of the night when he made a sex joke about his parents.

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The multi-talented actress looked phenomenal in her award-show attire, stopping cameras in their tracks.

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[jaz]

Sir Anthony Hopkins is one of my favourite actor's, he absolutely deserves that Oscar. I'm glad to see him so fit and well he's wonderful.

[tome]

nice to see someone winning over talent and not politics

[jeremy-ib]

Congratulations sir Anthony hopkins on your much deserved oscar win rest in peace chadwick boseman.

[michaeldouglas]

Anthony being slapped in The Father is a gut punch and his vulnerability is heartbreaking. He thoroughly deserved the Oscar.

[hazelnut]

Anthony Hopkins pure talent who’s never produced a below perfect performance.

[RicardoSanto]

Anthony Hopkins clearly doesn't care about the Oscars!

[jameswootton]

Sir Anthony Hopkins CONGRATULATIONS to you 83 and still smashing it. You've done you're country proud and also the Welsh people.

[carrie]

Anthony Hopkins is a fabulous actor. Congratulations!🇬🇧

[telectronix]

This film role was literally prepared for him: the writer only wanted Hopkins for the role, they even put the project on hold until he had time to film the part.

[lennon]

if Chadwick had to lose to one man/one performance it's Anthony Hopkins.

[woodyallen]

Next year the Academy will now include some new categories including:
Best African American Actor and Actress. Best African American Picture and Director. A Best Supporting African American Actor and Actress. And maybe Best African American Foreign Film, Don’t know about u but I can’t wait!!!

[thepuzzlebox]

An incredible actor that has owned every role he's played.

[tomrichards]

Number of people talking about the Oscars in 2021: Zero.

[littlegreenbud]

Actor or not, you can see Anthony Hopkins is concerned in That one half laugh during this video that he’s concerned he will be hated or condemned For simply receiving a an award he didn’t ask for, A decision he had nothing to do with

[darkjedi]

So it is still only Peter Finch and Heath Ledger, eh?

[glendadalejones]

Anthony Hopkins, you absolutely deserve this...
You are known around the world and a class act of an actor, playing some outstanding roles, portraying each character beautifully. And this was no exception. Much love and respect- also from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (and enjoyo in the sun too) cymru am byth twel 😉💙🙏🏻🙌

[anonymousanonymous]

One of my favourite actors, I'm happy for him.

[johnlofrage]

Anthony Hopkins.!... since the days of hannibal I've been a huge fan of him. He deserved this 1000%

[e-_-z-eddy]

He is one of the few that actually knows how to act. And he is amazing at it. Always with so much feelings and power.

[tdofeldt]

The video was wholesome until dua popped up yelling. She really is everywhere. Its getting annoying.